Wilmington woman shoots at man

Friday

Apr 26, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Woman said man was attempting to break into her home

A Wilmington woman shot at a man attempting to get into her home early Friday. According to Cpl. Kevin Smith of the Wilmington Police Department, the woman was home alone about 2:39 a.m. when a man attempted to break into her apartment in the 400 block of Racine Drive. "The female victim warned the suspect to go away, but he refused and continued to attempt to break down her door," Smith said. The man then tried to get into another apartment before returning to the first door at which point, the unnamed woman fired a shot "in the general area of the of the suspect in an effort to scare him away."Smith said the invader was undeterred and was still attempting to gain entry when officers arrived on scene. Mattingly David Packman, 19, was arrested on charges of misdemeanor breaking and entering. Smith said Packman appeared to be intoxicated. Packman posted a $250 and was released Friday at 7:30 a.m. No charges will be filed against the woman, Smith said.